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Coffee and Book

Adult Events and Programs

Registration opens one month before event or program

Ongoing Events

Adult Repeating
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Books & Brews

One Thursday a month at 5:30pm | 21+

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Stop by Stick City Brewing Company to discuss the monthly book!​

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October 22: The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett

November 19: Self-Help from the Middle Ages by Peter Jones

December 17: Dolly Parton, Songteller by Dolly Parton

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Board Game Club

Every second Saturday of the month at 10am | Ages vary by game.

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Learn to play a new game every month!

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October 17: Disney: Villainous (ages 10+)

November 21: Obscurio (ages 10+)

December 19: Splendor (ages 10+)

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Page Turners Book Club

One Wednesday a month at 1pm | Adults

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Stop by the library to discuss the monthly book!

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October 28: The Royal Nanny by Karen Harper

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Ruff Writers Take-and-Make Craft & More

Once a month | Multigenerational

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Pick up some craft resources and stories for multigenerational family time. This brown bag program provides craft materials, instructions, and a recommended picture book story to open conversations and share positive life stories across different generations of family and friends.

One-Time Programs

Adult One-Time
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Movie Night in the Parking Lot

Saturday, October 24 at 7pm | Ages 16+

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Stop by the Mars Area Public Library parking lot for a free viewing of the Night of the Living Dead by George Romero! Bring your own chair, cooler and snacks to get settled in for a night of fright. The parking lot will open at 6pm for people to start settling in. This movie is unrated with a suggested viewing age of 16+, but parental discretion is advised.

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Cork and Felt Leaf Coasters

Thursday, November 19 at 5pm | Ages 15+

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Get into the fall spirit and create some leaf-shaped cork and felt coasters! These coasters are perfect for placing your hot beverages on while cozying up with a fall-themed book.

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Meet the Author: Rodney Phillips

Saturday, November 21 at 1pm | Adults

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Mars Area author Rodney Phillips talks about the writing and publishing process as well as his first published book, Dissension. Copies available for purchase.

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Chili Cook-Off

Sunday, November 22 at 3:30pm | All ages

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​The Mars Area Public Library is turning up the heat with our second chili cook-off fundraiser! Not interested in chili but still want to attend? Additional goodies such as drinks, baked goods, and other non-chili food will be available for purchase. Visit the page linked below for more information about competing or attending.

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Searching for Scholarships

Wednesday, December 2 at 5:30pm | Teens and Adults

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Wendy Dunlap of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency helps you prepare for college with this guide to identifying and pursuing scholarship opportunities. An ideal program for teens in grades 9-12, as well as their parents.

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BSO String Trio: Christmas Music

Saturday, December 12 at 1pm | All ages

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The Butler County Symphony brings their String Trio to the Mars Library for an afternoon of Christmas music. Come and enjoy!

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Quilled Gnome Decorations

Thursday, December 17 at 4pm | 15+

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Learn the vintage art of paper quilling while making some adorable gnomes! Discover how thin strips of paper can easily be manipulated to create eye-catching designs.

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Movie Matinee: Toy Story 5

Wednesday, December 30 at 11am | Everyone

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​Join us for a free movie matinee. Bring a picnic blanket and snacks to enjoy a family friendly movie right at the library.

The mission of Mars Area Public Library is to inform, educate, entertain, and culturally enrich by providing books,​ library materials, facilities, and professional
services for all individuals in our area.

Hours

 

Mon-Thurs: 10am-7pm
 

Friday: 10am-3pm
 

Saturday: 9am-4pm (10am-2pm between Memorial Day and Labor Day)

Contact

 

724-625-9048
 

jcallihan@bcfls.org

 

107 Grand Avenue/P.O. Box 415

Mars, PA 16046

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